Instructor / Supervisor

Sunbeam House Services; Bray; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunbeam House Services in Bray invites applications for a qualified Instructor/Supervisor in our Day Service setting. You will support clients to pursue personal outcomes, build potential and develop meaningful roles in the day service and community, with hours Monday to Friday.

You must hold a QQI Level 7 in Social Care (or equivalent), a minimum HETAC Level 6 qualification in Training or Education or Social Care, and at least one year’s experience working with people with intellectual

Qualifications

• QQI Level 7 in Social Care or foreign equivalent (validated by QQI) to qualify for 6402 Pay Scale.
• A minimum HETAC level 6 qualification in Training or Education, Social Care or other relevant areas.
• Minimum of 1 year’s experience working with people with an intellectual disability

Responsibilities

• To facilitate and implement a person-centered approach for our Clients appropriate to their wishes and goals
• To promote and protect the rights of people in a manner that respects their dignity, their right to make choices and their privacy
• To actively seek new interests and opportunities for people to develop meaningful roles in their communities
• To ensure the overall wellbeing of clients in all areas of their lives including health and personal care
• To assist in the teaching of life skills in cooking, budgeting, cleaning & building confidence

Skills

CORU

Social Care

Education

QQI Level 7 in Social Care

HETAC Level 6 in Training or Education or Social Care

Job description

Sunbeam House Services (SHS) take pride in supporting people with intellectual disabilities and complex needs to have choice and control over their lives.We offer a range of supports tailored to individual needs.We are a rights-based organisation and recognise that every person we support is unique and a valued member of society.

Skills and attributes

• CORU
• Social Care

Description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Instructor/Supervisor to join our services in a Day Service setting in Bray. As an Instructor/Supervisor, you will be involved in supporting clients to achieve their personal outcomes to build on their potential and to develop positive roles within their day service and community. Working hours will be Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities:

• To facilitate and implement a person-centered approach for our Clients appropriate to their wishes and goals
• To promote and protect the rights of people in a manner that respects their dignity, their right to make choices and their privacy
• To actively seek new interests and opportunities for people to develop meaningful roles in their communities
• To ensure the overall wellbeing of clients in all areas of their lives including health and personal care
• To assist in the teaching of life skills in cooking, budgeting, cleaning & building confidence

Requirements:

• Applicant must hold a QQI Level 7 in Social Care or Foreign Equivalent (validated by QQI) to qualify for 6402 Pay Scale
• A minimum HETAC level 6 qualification in Training or Education, Social Care or other relevant areas
• A minimum of 1 years’ experience working with people with an intellectual disability

Applicants must have:

• A passion for promoting and empowering those you support
• A team player wiling to lone work as well as working as part of a team
• A knowledge of the New Directions regulations/standards and relevant legislation
• Hold a full driving licence and have access to a car
• Minimum of 1 years’ post qualification experience of working with adults with intellectual disability is desirable
• Experience working with people with complex needs in a variety of different situations.
• Experience in dealing with responsive behaviour in a positive manner.
• Have excellent organisation and communication skills.
• Be enthusiastic, energetic and creative.
• Excellent personal & interpersonal skills.
• Excellent IT skills and report writing skills.
• Interest in activities and supports in the community.
• An ability to deal with confidential information in a discreet and responsible manner.

Sunbeam House Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Sunbeam House Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer